Soda
/ˈsoʊ.də/noun
A carbonated soft drink, typically sweetened and flavored.
Did you know?The term 'soda' is linked to the Latin word for 'sodium', which was historically used in alchemical processes to create magical elixirs.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
soda
“A term referring to a medicinal or alchemical compound.”
Middle English
Middle English
sode
“A term used for a solution or a drink made from a mineral base.”
16th Century
Italian
soda
“Referring to a type of salt or mineral water.”
18th Century
English
soda water
“Describing carbonated water infused with minerals.”
19th Century
English
soda
“Commonly referencing the sweetened, carbonated drinks we know today.”